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Every week FEDmanager gives out the latest information you need to manage the nation's largest and most important workforce. From new laws and regulations to key court decisions FEDmanager delivers unfiltered news in an easy-to-read, straight forward format designed to help managers and other federal employees keep ahead of the rapidly changing federal workplace.
This Week in FEDmanager® (scroll to articles below if these quick links do not work in your email provider)
- GSA Introduces Online Public Dialogue Tool Agencies Can Use for Free
- OPM Launches FedsHireVets.Gov
- Administration Cracking Down on Tax Cheats Seeking Government Contracts
- From the Hill - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act Introduced
- Educate Yourself - Join John Berry at FMA's Management Training Seminar - Sign-up Today!
- Case Law Update - Supreme Court Weighs ACLU Argument That Government Doctors Should Be Held Liable For Alleged Unconstitutional Care
- Tip of The Week - Professional Liability for Federal Employees - A Sometimes Unpredictable Risk
- Smile of the Week - Smile of the Week
- Leadership Reflection - Leadership Reflection
News Round Up
GSA Introduces Online Public Dialogue Tool Agencies Can Use for Free
To help federal agencies fulfill President Obama's Open Government Directive, the U.S. General Services Administration last week introduced a public dialogue tool that federal agencies can use at no cost. The online tool was developed by IdeaScale. GSA hosted more than 70 government officials last week from more than 20 agencies to introduce the tool, answer questions, and gather feedback. "To help agencies answer Pr ...
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OPM Launches FedsHireVets.Gov
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has announced the official launch of FedsHireVets.gov, a critical component of the Veterans Employment Initiative. The website will help ensure that veterans, transitioning military service members, their families, Human Resource professionals, and hiring managers receive accurate and consistent information regarding veterans' employment in the Executive Branch. John Berry, Di ...
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Administration Cracking Down on Tax Cheats Seeking Government Contracts
Last Wednesday, President Obama directed the Office of Management and Budget, together with the Treasury Department and other federal agencies, to take steps to block contractors who are delinquent on their taxes from receiving new government contracts. He also directed the IRS to conduct a review of the overall accuracy of companies' claims about tax delinquency to be sure that when a company says it's paying taxes, ...
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From the Hill - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act Introduced
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia, introduced legislation last Thursday designed to strengthen federal oversight of the prescription drug benefits available to federal employees through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP). The bill - H.R. 4489 - is called the "FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, a ...
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Educate Yourself - Join John Berry at FMA's Management Training Seminar - Sign-up Today!
OmniGov Training Institute is offering a special opportunity for you to attend FMA's Management Training Seminar titled, "Dynamically Leading the Government of Today Into Tomorrow."Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about FMA and join John Berry, Director of OPM, and industry experts for a dynamic managers' training seminar. Non-members who attend will receive a FREE 1-year FMA membership! For more information ...
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Case Law Update - Supreme Court Weighs ACLU Argument That Government Doctors Should Be Held Liable For Alleged Unconstitutional Care
The U.S. Supreme Court soon will be deciding whether government doctors should be held liable for alleged unconstitutional care. Last Friday, the American Civil Liberties Union filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the nation's highest court arguing that the estate of an immigration detainee who died after he developed penile cancer that went untreated while he was in government custody should be allowed to sue the ...
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Tip of The Week - Professional Liability for Federal Employees - A Sometimes Unpredictable Risk
The week's Case Law Update in FEDmanager underscores the unpredictability of federal employee liability and reinforces the need for federal managers to give serious consideration to professional liability insurance such as that offered by FEDmanager sponsor FEDS. The underlying practical issue for federal employees presented by the Case Law Update is whether a federal employee pays out of his or her pocket to victims ...
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Smile of the Week - Smile of the Week
John and Steve were arguing about whose dog was more intelligent. John said, "My dog is so smart he waits for the newspaper every day, goes into the kitchen and makes me coffee, and then brings them to me in bed." "I know," said Steve. "How do you know that?" asked John. "My dog told me," replied Steve.
Leadership Reflection - Leadership Reflection
The biggest risk is that you will underestimate your potential.
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